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Acta Radiológica Portuguesa
Print version ISSN 2183-1351
Abstract
SOUSA, Jessica et al. Cocaine-Induced Atraumatic Splenic Rupture. Acta Radiol Port [online]. 2023, vol.35, n.3, pp.20-22. Epub Dec 29, 2023. ISSN 2183-1351. https://doi.org/10.25748/arp.29366.
The most frequent cause of splenic rupture is trauma. Rarely do spontaneous splenic ruptures occur.
The authors report the case of an atraumatic splenic rupture following a recent intranasal cocaine abuse that highlights the importance of a detailed social history, since early diagnosis and treatment can produce a positive outcome.
Keywords : Splenic rupture; Cocaine; Splenectomy; Emergency medicine..